Sat.Jan 13, 2024

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Number of price cuts drops as housing inventory rises

Housing Wire

Last week, housing inventory grew and the number of price cuts fell, which is expected at this time of the year. I hope the next thing we see is housing inventory grow at the level it typically does in January or February instead of being delayed until March or April. Last year at this time, inventory rose week to week and I was hopeful for a typical spring inventory year, but the seasonal bottom didn’t actually happen until April 14.

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Is it time for MLSs to go their own way?

Real Estate News

The industry is at a crossroads as lawsuits threaten long-standing policies. For multiple listing services, separating from associations may be the answer.

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6 Low-Risk Real Estate Investing Strategies

Bigger Pockets

As a real estate investor, you must always remember one thing: every type of investing strategy involves risk. With that in mind, it’s good practice to learn more about low-risk real estate investing strategies. You may come to find that these provide the perfect balance of risk and profit potential.

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Brokerage Beat: News from BHGRE, Corcoran, Christie's, C21, more

Real Estate News

BHGRE gains Illinois indie; Connecticut team joins Corcoran Centric; Christie's adds talent in NYC, Hamptons; C21 welcomes affiliates in Texas and Ohio; more.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Put this ‘ONE Thing’ goal-setting strategy to work in 2024

Inman

"The ONE Thing" author Jay Papasan says goal setting to the now allows you to work backward from your long-term goals and figure out what you can do today to make them a reality.

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5 Reasons Why the BRRRR Method Works So Well

Bigger Pockets

Real estate investing can be a one-and-done deal or a strategy with more work but potentially higher profits. If you’re an investor looking for ongoing passive income, the BRRRR method may be a good option.

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What to Ask a Real Estate Agent When Buying a House

Realty Biz

When buying a home, asking your Realtor the right questions is crucial. Understanding their role, finding the right professional, and knowing what to ask can significantly impact your buying experience. Many articles are written about how to interview a Realtor when selling a home. Coverage of interviewing agents when making a purchase is less common.

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4 Home Theaters That Steal the Show

Sotheby's International Real Estate

Boasting carefully chosen lighting, top-tier sound systems, and comfortable seating, these home theaters allow for the celebration of cinema in cozy seclusion. Brook Hollow Farm Fran Ehrlich | Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage This stately 1920s manor, a pool, a tennis court, delightful gardens, and various outbuildings occupy 47.85 verdant acres in a prestigious area of New York’s Westchester County, some 50 miles outside Manhattan.

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Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: A Housing Lottery, an Historic Bed Stuy Church Demolished

Brownstoner

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Fort Greene Apartments Starting at $910 a Month An affordable housing lottery has launched for 87 apartments in a new development on Fort Greene’s South Portland Avenue. The site formerly belonged to an orphanage and is now among a row of church-owned properties. -- Pre-Civil War Gothic Revival… Read More > The post Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner This Week: A Housing Lottery, an Historic Bed Stuy Church Demolished appeared first on Brownstoner.

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The Ultimate Guide to Home Staging Tips When Selling Your Home

Realty Biz

View Post Selling a home can be a challenging and sometimes overwhelming process. You want to make sure your property stands out in a competitive market and attracts potential buyers. One effective way to achieve this is through home staging. Home staging is the art of preparing your home to showcase its best features and create a welcoming environment that appeals to a wide range of buyers.

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Driving Profit: 4 Pillars for Growing Your Real Estate Brokerage

In the rapidly changing real estate landscape, achieving profitability requires a strategic approach beyond traditional methods. Our guide, "The 4 Pillars to Brokerage Profitability," outlines four essential pillars for scaling your real estate business: a seamless lead-to-close technology ecosystem, tailored integrated solutions for teams and agents, value-added success services and community support, and consumer-centric operations throughout the full homeownership lifecycle.

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The Strategy Behind the Success of One of NYC’s Most Active Office Developers

Propmodo

It’s no secret that the office market is in the pits right now. It’s no longer a question of if the sector is struggling; it’s how bad. The latest figures to emerge on the nation’s office segment surround an area that has been a recurring theme for the past four years: office vacancy. Nationwide, the amount of empty office space hit a record high in the fourth quarter of 2023, reaching 19.6 percent, the highest figure in more than 40 years, according to Moody’s Analytics.

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Florida Real Estate: 2024 Real Estate Trends

Realty Biz

What does the future hold for Florida real estate? Discover the 2024 Real Estate Trends by Florida Realtors®. What: Florida Real Estate Trends 2024 When: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, January 19, 2024 Where: Hyatt Regency Orlando, Room Florida A/B (in person) and Zoom Video Conferencing At the upcoming Florida Real Estate Trends summit, participants will have the unique opportunity to gain insights from Florida Realtors® Chief Economist Dr.

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Choosing the Right Real Estate Side Hustle

McKissock Real Estate

Whether you’re just starting out in real estate, or you’ve been selling homes for years, you may be looking for opportunities to increase your income. Choosing a real estate side hustle can be challenging because you don’t want anything that will require an extensive time or financial investment to get started like flipping properties.

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San Diego is #1

BubbleInfo

Yeah ok but you already live in San Diego – consider moving to one of the others! Retirees responded similarly to working adults when asked what qualities they desire in a city. Cost of living (46%) is the top priority for those surveyed, followed by closeness to family (36%) and safety (34%).

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Tech-Forward Strategies for Scaling Agent Efficiency & Accelerating Growth

As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success. According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments! Whether you manage an established team or are forming a new one, this guide outlines key considerations and necessary applications to thrive.

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How to Benefit From a 1031 Exchange

Ideal REI

It’s common to hear in the real estate world to use the 1031 exchange as a powerful strategy. It allows you to defer taxes on capital gains of your real estate investments or business property. Big and small investors all over the country use it. It has become an even bigger topic over the last […] The post How to Benefit From a 1031 Exchange appeared first on Real Estate Investing.org.